Tag: video games

Matchy Colors and Star Shapes

Matchy Colors and Star Shapes

Designing a set of Stars for the Matchyverse™ required so many iterations I’ve lost track. We needed memorable shapes that stood out and were distinct and they eventually took on personas and characteristics of their own. Here is some more info on how we did 

Designing The One and Only Matchy

Designing The One and Only Matchy

Creating an original character felt like I had to create an entire universe, but really it was just one star.

Matchy Star™ Systems

Matchy Star™ Systems

Matchy Star™ is a match 3 puzzle game with a Match-Them-All™ design. We have talked about concept and gameplay so far, now let’s revise the design so far for the map.

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Matchy Star™ World

Matchy Star™ World

We previously talked about Matchy Star™ being a Match-Them-All™ twist on a Match 3 design, this time around we explore on the components that integrates the main content: the mechanic how it works, along with its elements dynamic.

Incoming Zoot!

Incoming Zoot!

Back in January of this year we released MatchyGotchy™, originally intended as a cute short project to open up the Matchyverse™. A casual tamagochi-like experience presented as a free game for everyone to rekindle that sense of childlike joy, and for those who never had 

Matchy Star™ Match-Them-All™

Matchy Star™ Match-Them-All™

Matchy Star™ is not a single-dimensional match 3, it has multiple elements – even from different genres. There is a lot to talk about when it comes to Matchy Star™ game design. 

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Creative By Nature

Creative By Nature

Everyone has multiple skill sets that allow us to learn, understand, and enjoy life. Allow yourself to explore creativity again.

Of Spooky and Cutes!

Of Spooky and Cutes!

Halloween is that one time of the year where candy, costumes, and spooks come together. This year, MatchyGotchy brought all that and the cuteness with a spooky seasonal update, and a bunch of Halloween doodles!

Finding Joy In The Ordinary

Finding Joy In The Ordinary

What is fun, baby don’t hurt me

Every day we are busy watching out for what is ahead of us, yet it is difficult to take the time to enjoy where we are in life. Fun is fundamental for our health, our sanity, and our peace of mind – this is why it is important to rediscover that sense of joy in our lives.

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